Tools & Calculators

Below you'll find calculators and tools to help you deal with it. Scroll down to see if any pique your interests, if they do, just click the link and let the learning begin...

Calculators

Budget Calculator - Five simple steps to help you get your money in order.

Loan Repayment Calculator - Estimate your standard level repayment amount.

Grace Period Calculator - See how much you save when you pay during grace.

Interest Savings Calculator - See what you could save over the course of your student loan if you make interest payments while in school.

Debt Repayment Calculator - See how you could save hundreds, if not thousands, in interest payments.

Consolidation Calculator - Find out how much your student loan payment could be lowered, just by consolidating. (use the Consolidation Checklist first)

Tools

Can't Pay Checklist - The following are good things to have "in your back pocket" when you're dealing with not being able to pay back your student loan.

Can Pay Checklist - Tips on how to make the most of your money.

Consolidation Checklist - If you chose to consolidate, a checklist of all the things you'll need to provide the consolidation company. (follow with Consolidation Calculator)

Money Saving Tip Sheet - Money-saving ideas to keep handy.

Deferment - See if you qualify for a suspension of student loan payments.

Forbearance - If you don't qualify for a deferment, forbearance is an option. Use it wisely.

Calendar

Downloadable Desktop Calendar
Every month, we provide a FREE calendar for the current month, readily downloadable to your computer desktop. We offer multiple resolutions for both Mac and PC, so you can choose the size that's best for you.

Money Matters

Money Matters is a program that helps students and recent grads become more financially responsible. To download the Money Matters program, FREE of charge, please select your operating system:

PC Download: 1.8 MB>
Mac Download: 1.9 MB >

If you are having trouble downloading the Money Matters CD-ROM, please e-mail us at ycdwi@aessuccess.org.

The Common Cents Tour

The Common Cents Tour is a program that helps first-year students become more financially responsible. To download the Common Cents Tour, FREE of charge, please select your operating system:

PC Download: 1.8 MB>
Mac Download: 1.9 MB>

If you are having trouble downloading the Common Cents Tour CD-ROM, please e-mail us at ycdwi@aessuccess.org.